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BV09 LBN

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Purple Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,970 mi
Last recorded16,970 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LBN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 16,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material A covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 16,408 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 15,498 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 15,232 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 15,229 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 14,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust joint weak.

Fail 10 Mar 2022 14,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust joint weak.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 14,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 13,449 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 12,906 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 12,906 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 12,186 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 11,521 miles

some surface cracking to all tyres in treads

Pass 2 Mar 2016 10,581 miles

Some rust pitting to both front brake discs on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 9,629 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 8,404 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 7,105 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 5,753 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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BV09 LBN is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Purple with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 45,753 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV09 LBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV09 LBN is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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